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Large Yellow Underwing
Noctua pronuba Linnaeus, 1758
Noctuidae: Noctuinae
2107 / 73.342
Photo © Stephen Youngs,  09/06/2019 - Peddars Way

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Lunar Yellow Underwing
Noctua orbona
Forewing: 21-26mm.
Flight: One generation June-Nov.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants and grasses.
Red List: Least Concern (LC)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Common and widespread.
Large moth, often disturbed by day. One of Norfolks most abundant moths. Affectionately known as the 'blunderwings', they can often fill a moth trap to overflowing in the autumn!

Recorded in 68 (92%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1834.
Last Recorded in 2024.

Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
12/02/2024127TG10Cringleford / Intwood
05/02/2024128TF51Walpole Highway
03/02/2024127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
06/01/2024127TG21Norwich (Hellesdon)
27/12/2023128TL99Rockland St Peter
08/12/2023127TG11Costessey
30/11/2023127TG33Ridlington
22/11/2023128TL99Rockland St Peter
20/11/2023127TG14Sheringham / Beeston
20/11/2023128TL99Rockland St Peter
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